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- MOST ANTICIPATED 2023 FILMS SECOND HALF | Bitesize Breakdown
Previous Next July 5, 2023 WRITTEN BY: THE BITESIZE CREW Last July, we used our popular “Bitesize Top Five” series to highlight the releases that we, as a team, were most looking forward to in the second half of 2022. However, looking back, we don’t think it gave enough voice to the individual writers, or truly captured all the great films that were released late last year. For the most part, it became a list of tentpole movies, films from “event directors,” and, honestly, the things that we had already seen trailers for at the time. Also, television series were completely absent. It generally worked, but the final list wasn’t super creative. Plus, now a year wiser, we know we can do better. With that in mind, we wanted to take a deeper look at both the movies and series that will be dropping over the next six months, while also providing some insight into what makes the Bitesize team tick as viewers. Below, you’ll find a list of 24 upcoming releases (12 movies, 12 series) that really excite us. Hopefully, some of these titles will excite you too! NICK'S PICKS FILM: REBEL MOON As a director, Zack Snyder is a polarizing figure. His style is well known, and you're either a fan of it or you aren't - I very much am. So, when I heard he was adapting Rebel Moon from a Star Wars script he penned years ago, I got excited. The Star Wars universe is another that has been polarizing recently, in large part due to Kathleen Kennedy, so viewing that type of film through a new lens (Snyder's, to be exact) may just provide something more willing to take some risks. Snyder doesn't do subtle, and the behind-the-scenes teaser shows that this is going to be a big swing for him. Sure, it's Netflix so it could flop, but it also has the potential to be the launching point for the next great sci-fi franchise. Runner Up: NEXT GOAL WINS SERIES: GEN V The Boys has consistently been one of the best shows on television since it debuted in 2019, so the idea of a college spinoff with the potential for the same level of violence, brutality, dark humour, and wild superhero antics could be great… but it could also be the watered-down teen comedy that many adolescent shows become. Having had the pleasure of working on this series, I can confidently say it seems to be the former. New characters with new powers, all through the lens of the sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll college lifestyle? Sign me up. Runner Up: SUGAR QUENTIN'S PICKS FILM: THE KILLER When it comes to directors whose work I will see with little to no explanation, David Fincher is very near the top of the list, which is good for The Killer since I don’t know much about the film’s plot other than it follows the life of an unnamed assassin. What I do know is that it’s based on a French graphic novel that was awarded "Best Indy Book" by IGN and "Best Comic You Didn’t Read” by Newsarama. I also know that it stars Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swinton, and that it has the same writer as Seven and Sleepy Hollow . There is a lot to be excited about in those few sentences, so what could go wrong?...Oh, it’s a Netflix movie? And Netflix doesn’t have the best track record for original movies? I remain hopeful, nonetheless. Runner-up : SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL SERIES: JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL As a dedicated television watcher, I can say with some authority that FX’s Justified , which ran from 2010-2015, is one of the best shows of the 2010s, if not the 21 st century. Based on a series of Elmore Leonard novels, Justified follows Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant), a deputy U.S. Marshal that enforces his own brand of justice in rural Kentucky. It was a near perfect series with a near perfect ending. I didn’t need more…or so I thought. I can’t tell you how immediately excited I became when I heard FX was doing a sequel miniseries with Olyphant returning. And I can’t tell you how much more excited (excited-er?) I became when I heard it would center on Raylan hunting an elusive criminal known as The Oklahoma Wildman (Boyd Holbrook). I’m all in for this series. Runner-up : THE CONTINENTAL AMARÚ'S PICKS FILM: OPPENHEIMER Call me a Christopher Nolan stan if you like, but I don’t think the man has missed once. He is one of a handful of people who I consider to be “event film directors.” I’ll watch anything of his, sight unseen. However, I have seen trailers for Oppenheimer , and what I’m most excited about is Cillian Murphy finally being able to show off his leading man chops. That man is an unsung Nolan hero, and I’m hoping this opportunity leads to some awards consideration. In addition to him, the ensemble looks great (though, I still would’ve loved to see melanin somewhere), the intensity seems spot on, and you know the bomb itself is gonna be worth the price of admission. Nolan always brings a must-see technical wonder to the big screen with every movie he releases, and this may be his biggest yet. Runner-up: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM SERIES: LOKI: SEASON TWO Loki is a Top 3 villain/antagonist/antihero/whatever the hell you want to call him in the MCU, Tom Hiddleston gives arguably the best performance of all the MCU actors, and Loki : Season One is highly considered the best of the Disney+ MCU shows. There’s really no more reason for this to be my most anticipated show of 2023’s second half, but if I must elaborate more, there’s the Kang (Jonathan Majors) of it all (yea, yea, I know… but still), the WOW of it all (that’s an Owen Wilson reference, y’all), and the Rafael Casal of it all (I’ve mentioned Blindspotting to everyone before, right??). The combination of where Season One left off and the new additions of characters, actors, and storylines has me waiting impatiently for this next step in the MCU’s Multiverse Saga. Runner-up: LUPIN: PART THREE JACOB'S PICKS FILM: KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON As perhaps the world’s greatest living film director, Martin Scorsese’s works always shoot to the top of my “Most Anticipated Movies” lists. A project long in development, with an unprecedented budget for a film of its type in the modern era, Killers of the Flower Moon reunites Scorsese not with one, but both of his great muses: Robert De Niro in a supporting part, and in the lead, maybe the world’s greatest living actor , Leonardo DiCaprio. Add in Jesse Plemons, Brendan Fraser, and apparent Oscar-hopeful Lily Gladstone, and this story of Native American genocide and Euro-American greed is likely to be one of the year’s absolute best. “Can you find the wolves in this picture?” Runner-Up: MAESTRO SERIES: ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE It's a special thing when one’s favorite book is adapted to any screen, big or small, as well as incredibly nerve-wracking. What if they don’t get it right? What if what it looks like makes no sense? What if the cast or crew don’t understand the material? Luckily, when it comes to the adaptation of Anthony Doerr’s celebrated novel All the Light We Cannot See , it appears that these concerns have been mitigated. And while I’m still not sure what to expect of newcomer Aria Mia Loberti or Louis Hofmann as the story’s chief characters, the supporting cast, trailers, and production design look as perfectly tailored as they could ever be. Runner-Up: MANHUNT PAIGE'S PICKS FILM: BARBIE I can’t shut up about Greta Gerwig’s Barbie . The marketing behind the film has been next level, and it seems to have everything going for it to be a smash hit. It’s got an outstanding cast, a brilliant director, and from what I can tell, stunning visuals. Honestly, what more can you ask for? I’m telling you…this film is going to be more than meets the eye, and it will connect with the audience. Like the marketing says: if you love Barbie, then this film will be for you; if you hate Barbie, then this film will be for you! Runner Up: CHALLENGERS SERIES: AHSOKA With Star Wars Rebels being my favorite Star Wars animated show, the forthcoming Ahsoka series has my excitement through the roof. This series will pretty much serve as a live-action Season Five of Rebels , and it will bring some of our favorite animated characters to life with Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) and the big baddie, Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen); not to mention the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin/Vader. Ahsoka also is going to serve as connective tissue for so many Star Wars branches, from The Clone Wars to The Mandalorian . It has to be the most important Star Wars series coming out since it’s going to bring all the various eras of the galaxy together. Runner Up: STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW ADRIANO'S PICKS FILM: DUNE: PART TWO I have not read Frank Herbert’s novel Dune , but Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of the first half of the book was amongst my favorite films of 2021. So, suffice to say, I’m beyond excited to see his follow up and finish the story. With new additions to the cast, including Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and Christopher Walken, Dune: Part Two seems to be more action-packed than its predecessor while still keeping up with the first film’s wonderful storytelling as it closes the chapter on the battle for Arakis. November 3rd cannot come soon enough. Runner-Up: PRISCILLA SERIES: WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTY: SEASON TWO As someone who couldn’t care less about basketball, the first season of Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht’s Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty captivated me from the get-go, and I sure as hell can’t wait to see where this story goes. Sure, I could’ve read the book on which the stories are based, or even just Googled what went down, but that won’t give me the show’s unique style or the stunning ensemble. I can’t wait much longer, but I just know the wait will be worth it for another winning season. Runner-Up: MASTERS OF THE AIR
- MASTERS OF THE AIR | Bitesize Breakdown
MASTERS OF THE AIR Starring: Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Barry Keoghan, Nate Mann, Rafferty Law, Edward Ashley, Jonas Moore, Elliot Warren, Matt Gavan, Branden Cook, Ncuti Gatwa, James Murray, and Josiah Cross Creators: John Shiban and John Orloff QUENTIN Serving as a companion piece to Band of Brothers and The Pacific , Masters of the Air isn’t as strong as the former but soars higher than the latter on the strength of its aerial sequences. They are beautiful, visceral, exhilarating, and anxiety-inducing, especially once they establish any character can die. As for the performances, they are solid enough, but this is the type of show where the characters don’t really matter. The real stars are the action scenes that show the horrors of war. Admittedly, it drags some towards the end as it moves away from the bomber missions, but the miniseries remains an overall winner. ADRIANO Like its predecessors, Band of Brothers and The Pacific , Masters of the Air is a tour de force that sets another bar for what television can be. On a technical level, it's invigorating and jaw-dropping to look at, with some moments feeling like your soul is exiting your body. In terms of the writing, it can fall under typical war story archetypes, but it's captivating nonetheless, successfully displaying the heroism of its subjects with nuance and humanity. Mix that with a cast of talented young actors giving knockout performances, and Masters of the Air is officially the first must-watch show of 2024. NICK Those who know me know that I'm not the biggest fan of war films (or, in this case, series), but there is something about Masters of the Air that just got its hooks in me. And that something is the visual excellence of the show. Whether it's the exhilarating aerial sequences or the seamless transformation back in time, this thing fires on all cylinders. The story itself may not feel as inspired, but it's helped along by solid performances across the board, anchored by the two Bucks (Austin Butler and Callum Turner). I highly recommend checking this one out, even if war stories aren’t for you.
- WONDLA: SEASON ONE | Bitesize Breakdown
WONDLA: SEASON ONE Starring: Jeanine Mason, Teri Hatcher, Brad Garrett, Gary Anthony Williams, Chiké Okonkwo, D.C. Douglas, and Alan Tudyk Creator: Bobs Gannaway AMARÚ It’s really cool that kids’ programming can be as intriguing and complex as WondLa . There’s plenty about it that is meant for children - the animation and tone of its voice-actors most heavily - but these surface-level aspects are vehicles to give younger audiences access to action and suspense that are often reserved for more mature sci-fi thrillers. There is a fast-paced balance of adolescent set-pieces, adult themes, and universal humor that makes WondLa a series that families can enjoy with their ever-curious children of every age. It also worked for this grown-ass child right here. QUENTIN Look, I’m a 43-year-old childless man. I know that WondLa isn’t made for me. Honestly, I only gave it a shot because Apple gave us a screener and it was there. That said, for what it is, it's…not terrible? It skews young – like verging on Paw Patrol -young at times – but there are occasional bursts of attractive animation, not to mention a Silo -style mystery, that kept me interested enough to watch the next episode until *poof* I had finished the season. I’m not exactly recommending it for childless adults, but if you have kids and want something to watch with them that isn’t mind-numbing, this fits the bill.
- ECHO 3: SEASON ONE | Bitesize Breakdown
ECHO 3: SEASON ONE Starring: Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman, Jessica Ann Collins, Bradley Whitford, and Martina Gusman Creator: Mark Boal QUENTIN Considering that Echo 3 boasts being “from the Academy Award winning writer of The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty ,” it’s no surprise that the propulsive and tense military action sequences are the only thing this series has going for it. Sadly, the story connecting those (too few) set pieces is a mess, often going in random directions that reach dead ends. Plus, it never makes you care about the kidnapping victim because she is essentially just an objective. The pieces are here for something, but series creator Mark Boal has made a show with the depth and intrigue of off-brand Call of Duty instead.
- THE BLACKLIST: THE FINAL SEASON | Bitesize Breakdown
THE BLACKLIST: THE FINAL SEASON Starring: James Spader, Diego Klattenhoff, Harry Lennix, Hisham Tawfiq, Anya Banerjee, Alex Brightman, Sami Bray, and Toby Leonard Moore Creator: Jon Bokenkamp NICK Going into Season Ten of The Blacklist , I knew it had already overstayed its welcome. What was once a great mystery surrounding the true identity of Raymond Reddington (James Spader) had become a repetitive and directionless effort, which is especially noticeable in this final season. A series that should have ended with the loss of Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone) continues to drop characters, with Aram Mojtabai (Amir Arison) the latest notable omission. It’s a shell of what it once was. Spader's Reddington is among the best characters in television history, and I’ll miss watching him; as for the series itself, this ending was long past due.
- DEPT. Q: SEASON ONE | Bitesize Breakdown
DEPT. Q: SEASON ONE Starring: Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Jamie Sives, Mark Bonnar, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne, Kate Dickie, Shirley Henderson, Kelly Macdonald, and Alison Peebles Creators: Scott Frank and Chandni Lakhani QUENTIN In the world of moody crime dramas from across the pond, Dept. Q is a decent enough watch even if it’s not reinventing the wheel. With its ragtag group of cold case investigators, there is a certain air of Slow Horses , but there are a few too many subplots — not all of them super well developed — to keep the momentum going. It also doesn’t help that, in typical Scottish fashion, it’s a pretty slow burn. Still, if you are a fan of dry murder mysteries like The Fall and Broadchurch , you could probably find enough entertainment value with Dept. Q to justify a binge session.
- THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL | Bitesize Breakdown
THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL Starring: Jon Bernthal, Jason R. Moore, Andre Royo, John Douglas Thompson, Mila Jaymes, and Judith Light Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green AMARÚ The Punisher: One Last Kill is the glossiest looking thing I’ve ever seen Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle take part in. Which is crazy, because this special presentation is anything but. Never did I think that the most realistic look into Castle’s harrowing and traumatic psyche would be presented by Disney, but here we are in this fever dream of sorrow washed down by chaotic action littered with innocent bystanders. Director Reinaldo Marcus Green drops the audience into pandemonium with no prelude, no conclusion, just a brief glimpse into the pain Bernthal impressively uncovers with his emotionally tortured performance. Intense doesn’t begin to cover this. ROBERT Marvel Television has been, shall we say, flawed for most of its five-year Disney Plus run, but one facet that’s generally loved is the Special Presentations. Right on the heels of Daredevil: Born Again , we’re treated to a delightful romp from noticeable absentee, Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal), in The Punisher: One Last Kill . And by “delightful”, I mean harrowing. One half is dedicated to Frank’s tenuous grip on reality and its precipitous slide, and the other half to him finding comfort in brutality. While the story is light, the emotionality and weight give you the clearest picture of this character ever. Buckle up, Spidey! NICK As someone who considers Netflix's The Punisher to be on par with its Daredevil series, I was looking forward to the Disney Plus take. Although Jon Bernthal is once again great as Frank Castle, the story here feels incomplete. Despite its name, The Punisher: One Last Kill feels more like a prologue to something more, as beyond its setup, it offers little more than high-energy fight sequences. Sure, it can be entertaining, but more often than not this just feels like a lesser John Wick , and with all due respect, a Frank Castle story should be more layered than that.
- JEFFREY WEISSMAN | Bitesize Breakdown
Previous October 22, 2025 Next A BITESIZE CHAT WITH JEFFREY WEISSMAN This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Back to the Future , and with it being Back to the Future Day, Nick had a chance to chat with Jeffrey Weissman about this franchise milestone. Although he didn't appear in the first film, he took over for Crispin Glover as George McFly in Part II, and he details how that came to be, talks about working with Michael J. Fox, and even shares some unseen behind the scenes material from the second film. Make sure to check out all the 40th Anniversary events for Back to the Future , including a limited theatrical return. Interview conducted on October 7th, 2025 by Nick van Dinther.
- THE CURSE: SEASON ONE | Bitesize Breakdown
THE CURSE: SEASON ONE Starring: Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, and Benny Safdie Creators: Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie ADRIANO After Nathan For You and The Rehearsal , Nathan Fielder is easily one of my favourite modern comedic auteurs, so I was excited about his collaboration with Benny Safdie, The Curse . While it doesn't reach the highs of his other shows, it's still fascinating. The pacing is wonky, but the show is successfully hilarious, awkward, and frustrating all at once, helping to create a thrillingly unsettling atmosphere that is elevated by excellent performances from Emma Stone and Fielder. The last episode is, in fact, peak TV. The Curse isn't an easy ride, but a ride I had a blast squirming at. QUENTIN This might be triggering, but… Look, I get that we all have different tastes and senses of humor, but – and I mean this with zero hyperbole – if you think The Curse is brilliant, hilarious, or sharp, I flat out DO NOT believe you. Frankly, I think those who say they enjoy it really just enjoy being able to tell people who don't enjoy it, “oh, you just don't get it. It's an acquired taste.” There is nothing resembling humor in this boringly uncomfortable, self-involved series that will have you pining for the sweet release of death. Get off your pretentious pedestals because “acquired taste,” my ass. KATIE I relished each and every excruciating moment of The Curse . Nathan Fielder’s deeply awkward, cringe-worthy meta-comedy meets Benny Safdie's talent for creating stress-inducing situations, resulting in a viscerally uncomfortable viewing experience that persistently tested my patience in the best way possible. It’s deliciously mean-spirited, forcing the viewer to marinate in almost unbearable awkwardness, with a sense of suffocating dread that permeates every scene and taints every character interaction. All of this is carried by formidable central performances, particularly Emma Stone’s mesmerizing turn as Whitney, which is possibly one of the strongest of her career.
- BIOPICS | Bitesize Breakdown
Previous Next With the upcoming release of Elvis, the Bitesize crew has put their brains together to compile Bitesize Breakdown's consensus Top Five Biopics. Each writer ranks his or her top 15 films in the category. Those lists are then weighted on a reverse point system. After all the points are tallied up, the entries with the most total points make up the Bitesize Top Five. 5. MONEYBALL Moneyball is one of the greatest sports films of all time. The cast - anchored by an excellent performance from Brad Pitt - is stacked with the likes of Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Chris Pratt, while the story is just as much about things off the field as on it. It's a fantastic look behind the scenes of a team that changed major league sports forever. - Nick 4. THE SOCIAL NETWORK The Social Network is an absolute powerhouse of a film that might feature one of the best screenplays ever written. It masterfully takes the true story of Facebook, which could be perceived as boring, and makes it captivating and entertaining. With a compelling lead performance from Jesse Eisenberg and incredible direction from David Fincher, this film is genuinely one of a kind. - Adriano 3. CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Is there a more rewatchable, better acted, and more compelling Leonardo DiCaprio movie than Catch Me If You Can ? You could argue otherwise, but I don’t think he has another film that makes you genuinely smile, cry, and care as much as you do for the battle between Frank Abagnale Jr. (DiCaprio) and Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks). Add pitch perfect roles for Amy Adams, Martin Sheen, Jennifer Garner, and the incomparable Christopher Walken, and you get one of the greatest and most likable biopics of all time. - Amarú 2. GOODFELLAS “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster” – That’s how GoodFellas starts before diving into the rise and fall of mobster-turned-informant Henry Hill (the late, great Ray Liotta). It’s the perfect opening line for a nearly flawless film that features arguably the best performances of Liotta’s, Robert De Niro’s, and Joe Pesci’s careers in what is almost unanimously the best film of director Martin Scorsese’s career. Forget Best Biopic, GoodFellas is one of the greatest movies ever made, which is, in fact, pretty damn gangster. - Quentin 1. THE WOLF OF WALL STREET The Wolf of Wall Street isn’t your usual biopic about a respectable person. No, this flick follows the true story of stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio), who represents the downward spiral and moral deterioration of American capitalism. It’s a rollercoaster ride through Belfort’s life, from being a nobody to becoming one of the wealthiest and sleaziest men alive. The film finds both star and director at their best, with DiCaprio giving a powerhouse performance in a true Martin Scorsese masterpiece that is a must watch for everyone. - Paige HONORABLE MENTIONS INTO THE WILD MALCOLM X I, TONYA ALI LORDS OF DOGTOWN Photo Credits: Photo 1 - Columbia Pictures; Photo 2 - Sony Pictures; Photo 3 - Dreamworks Pictures; Photo 4 - Warner Bros; Photo 5 - Paramount Pictures
- THE BEAR: SEASON FOUR | Bitesize Breakdown
THE BEAR: SEASON FOUR Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson, Ricky Staffieri, Corey Hendrix, and Oliver Platt Creator: Christopher Storer QUENTIN After the disappointing third season, The Bear returns to form with a renewed focus and time-driven narrative that creates a greater feeling of cohesion. The performances are as awards-worthy as they ever were, but the exploration of family — chosen and otherwise — and the consequences of one’s choices, especially in the face of trauma, humanizes the characters in ways that were often attempted unsuccessfully last season. Despite a Season Five renewal, it feels as though this could be the beginning of the end for Carmy (Jeremy Allen White). Or maybe it’s a terrific reset for the character. Either way, welcome back to one of television’s best shows. AMARÚ It’s nice to be with family again. Season Three’s experiment was artistic, but unquestionably disappointing, so getting back to The Bear ’s basics is a refreshing return to greatness. This isn’t a retread though, aside from great actors continuing to act their asses off. While the first two seasons were absolute chaos for the viewer to witness, Season Four calms down the hectic cacophony, utilizing director Christopher Storer’s perfectly maneuvered close-ups and zoom-ins to bring us inside the train wreck. This season is more personal, with Ayo Edebiri’s Sydney benefiting the most, yet the entire ensemble shines because of this beautifully balanced and emotional 10 episodes. ROBERT While there was a quality dip, I never thought it was significant enough to consider Season Three of The Bear a failure. That being said, you can tell there was a recommitment in Season Four to get off the singular focus of restaurant success and keep the characters' relationships, as it relates to their shared workplace, as this season’s crux. I was particularly taken with the message that no matter our life experiences, we are connected and more alike than we would ever care to admit. The writing, the acting, the production design, and the heart of The Bear can never be replicated, as it’s as close to real therapy as we can get in superb entertainment. Check out our reviews for Season Three HERE .
- THE BEAR: SEASON TWO | Bitesize Breakdown
THE BEAR: SEASON TWO Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson, Edwin Lee Gibson, Corey Hendrix, and Oliver Platt Creator: Christopher Storer QUENTIN In culinary terms, if Season One of The Bear was an unexpected amuse-bouche, Season Two is the signature entrée on which a restaurant makes its name. From the terrific performances to the rich storytelling to the kinetic direction, this season elevates everything that made last season so engrossing by expanding outside of The Original Beef of Chicagoland to show the characters learning to be better chefs, and more importantly, better people. Each character gets an episode to shine, none more than Cousin Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and the string of A-list guest stars give award-worthy supporting turns with zero ego. It’s the best show on television. AMARÚ The Bear’ s first season was beautifully chaotic. The second season saw that, took a deep breath, held it a bit, and evolved into something chaotically beautiful. Slowing down the anxiety-ridden mayhem by half a second this season allows for greater depth of character and more beautifully written episodes. Plus, the longer season gives the actors time to live in their roles more authentically, while the direction and score feel specifically crafted to hone in on the show’s intensity. This season is a step up in every category, giving extra care to every detail to make it as meticulously crafted as the plates the chefs create. JACOB As The Bear expands beyond the kitchen, it runs the risk of exposing weaknesses in the writing beyond the restaurant stress, yet it never loses a step. In fact, it gains a few. With a gangbuster lineup of guest stars and cameos, plus fantastic character work on the part of Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Ayo Edebiri, Season Two is an exceptionally calibrated mayhem of flavorful story melodies. Each episode is somehow more emotionally poignant and chaotic than the last (the Christmas episode in particular is an all-timer), and this is still the best pure Chicago story being told right now. Hats off! PAIGE Season Two of The Bear isn’t afraid to get messy in the kitchen, and that’s what makes it stand out from the pack. This fast-paced restaurant dramedy continues to grant its actors the opportunity to deliver top notch performances through its writing, especially Ebon Moss-Bachrach, the true stand out this season. But the way all these characters continue to develop and grow is exceptional. There is no sophomore slump here because Season Two serves us such a mesmerizing series of goods and chaos. I need another serving ASAP because I’m already hungry for Season Three!







